Love and Devotion No Longer His to Claim by Dream Fish

First Love Novel 33

Chapter 33

Before Angela could respond, Cecilia suddenly exclaimed, "Oh my, Angela, what happened to your face? It's all red. Did someone slap you?"

Angela had tried covering the handprint with foundation before coming here, but it hadn't done a thorough job.

Meanwhile, the slap she had given Fiona earlier, though seemingly harsh, had barely left a

mark.

"Fiona, this really isn't right. Angie may not come from a wealthy family, but she's a good girl. How could you treat her so harshly? Imagine how heartbroken her parents would be if they knew!”

Ursula's putrage seemed genuine, as though she was standing up for Angela.

At that moment, Joseph's expression darkened to a degree that felt almost palpable.

Fiona stood silently, clearly in a precarious position. Yet, she refused to glance at Angela.

She had indeed slapped Angela. She wasn't the type to bow her head or apologize to someone she deemed unworthy. Especially not when she had acted in Dexter's interest.

interjected with a smile. "The

is just an allergic reaction to a

on my

across as cold, but she genuinely cares about Dexter and I. She's also. incredibly busy. Without her, Bamford

few simple sentences, yet

slightly taken aback. He glanced at Angela with a

eyes.

muttered. "If you say so, I'll believe it. But remember, no matter what

the pot had failed, Ursula became visibly annoyed. She opened her mouth to speak, but Cecilia stopped her. She shot her a look,

more worried than anyone else,” Angela added. Joseph looked at Angela, a hint of suspicion gradually filling

tactfully, “Dad, since Fiona is staying, Cece and I will take

Chapter 33

sense of timing was

granting his

Angela a sly smile. Angela maintained her

Angela's

seen Fiona suffer in Ursula's presence. Time

Angela. Upon discovering this, Fiona had scolded Angela harshly, accusing her

much thought. She felt a warmth from Ursula and Cecilia that